2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 1979 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1979 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 599 | 1979 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 599 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 54 L |